The "Big Four" Make Metal History and More [Unplugging]

Posted June 25, 2010 - 17:32
by
Alison Bakker

It’s always nice to see bands put aside their differences and come together for one night of legendary music making. That was the case for the “big four” in thrash metal – Metallica, Slayer, Anthrax, and Megadeth – at the Sonisphere Festival in Sofia, Bulgaria.

Members from all four bands performed the finale together (Diamond Head’s “Am I Evil?”) with the three bands vocalists’ alternating verses. For many, this was a night that they will never forget – a night of metal’s most historic moments.Also this week, a few tours announced headliners. Kiss, Eminem, Blink 182, and Rise Against will headline Epicenter Twenty Ten, and Godflesh will be headlining the Supersonic Tour. Itching for some new tunes? Radiohead may be releasing new material in 2010, The Walkmen announced a new album out in September, Jenny & Johnny are offering a Mp3 download, and The Roots are streaming their entire new album on Myspace. So, with all of that in mind, I suggest you spend the better part of your week listening to new music, reliving metal history, and enjoying the summer.

Metallica, Slayer, Anthrax, Megadeth Perform “Am I Evil?” Encore: The “big four” in thrash metal (Metallica, Slayer, Anthrax, and Megadeth) joined together on stage at the Sonisphere Festival in Sofia, Bulgaria. Members from all four bands performed the finale, Diamond Head’s “Am I Evil?” Follow the link for video footage of the performance.

Godflesh To Headline Supersonic Tour:Godflesh has been confirmed as the headlining act at Supersonic Festival 2010, which is being held in the band’s hometown of Birmingham, England. The festival will be held October 22-24 at the Custard Factory.